Reviews

We have been to the bistro many times (5 -6). I have mixed impressions for the bistro. On the positive, the food has always been top notch, well prepared and thoroughly enjoyable. The service has been good most times............. once or twice a little slow, but not horrible. The biggest complaint I have is similiar to other posts that I've seen here.............. reservations.............. we reserved a month and a half ahead of time for the patio (May) and when we arrived we were seated in the main part of the restaurant ..... way in the back........ not a great table. Many tables were available on the patio when we arrived and we AGAIN asked to be seated there, but were told it wasn't possible to be seated there. ?????? why???? not sure.. I complained about the problem on the comment card and left a phone number and email, yet no one returned my call.............. Not pleased with this. It was a SPECIAL occasion, and that is why we booked well in advance, and were thoroughly disappointed with their lack of willingness to seat us outside when I had booked the patio in the first place.

We have visited the Lampliter on several occasions and have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on each trip. We have gone as a couple and also with several friends. Each time we have been met quickly at the door by the hostess who has always been extremely friendly and willing to help. We arrived one time without reservations ( highly recommended, small place with limited seating) and were lucky that a cancellation had occurred, otherwise we would not have been seated. The atmosphere is a simple, with antique furnishings, but very comfortable. The attention to service is noticeable. The food is well prepared and presented on china plates. It is not high end or snobby, but more relaxed with very good quality food. Highly recommended.

The waitress was very attentive to all of our needs . There were many wonderful flavours to both of our meals. The seafood dishes are well prepared, nicely presented on the plate, and not overcooked. There is a wide variety of items to choose from on the menu, yet it also includes some very unique items. We really enjoyed having our dinner out on the deck overlooking the Fraser River.